List of “Firsts” for Women in US Politics

With Hillary Clinton officially becoming the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, and the first woman in US history to become a major political part presidential nominee, it got me wondering about other firsts for women. Here is what I was able to dig up: A list celebrating many of the major “firsts” for women in US politics. As with all of my lists and stat posts, I will be updating this list as I find more, so stay tuned for more!

Firsts for Women in US Politics

First woman to be a US presidential nominee from any party:

Victoria Woodhull (Equal Rights Party, 1872, did not appear on any state ballots); Belva Ann Lockwood (National Equal Rights Party, 1884, appeared on official ballots in 6 states)